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The article presents the paper analyses of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention nationwide mortality data about the elevated rates of death related to high-risk behaviors in Las Vegas, Nevada. It is claimed that both the state's rate of deadly accidental poisoning and suicide rate have increased. According to sociologist Matt Wray, possible contributing factors are gambling, social isolation and weak mental health system.

The article reports that suicide prevention training is needed for medical health professionals.

This article reports that on August 4, 2017, the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) released the report, QuickStats: Suicide Rates for Teens Aged 15-19 Years, by Sex United States, 1975-2015." Mentioned are comments on the report from experts such as Cora Collette Breuner of the American Academy of Pediatrics, Stephanie Hartselle of Brown University, Rhode Island, and Thomas Simon of the Division of Violence Prevention in CDC's National Center for Injury Prevention and Control.

In a move to provide guidance to school districts in developing suicide prevention procedures, four national organizations on Sept. 9 launched an evidence‐based Model School Policy to help prevent, assess the risk of, intervene, and respond to youth suicidal behavior. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]